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How d'you turn an XBox or PS2 into a Multi-Region DVD player?

lonely as a cloud...

09:37 / 13.10.05

First off - any mods, feel free to move this thread to conversation, but I wanted to post it here because I felt it would get more exposure to people who'd know about Xboxen and/or PS2s in the Games & Gameplay forum.
Anyway. I have one of the new slimline PS2s, and an XBox, and would like to watch import DVDs on them, preferably through a software solution rather than a hardware mod. Any PS2 multi-region software I've seen only works on the old PS2. Anybody got any suggestions for me...?

Spatula Clarke

15:48 / 16.10.05

As I remember it, the Xbox DVD drive is region-free until you plug the DVD remote thingy into your control pad. I know it's not exactly what you're after, but it should mean that you can import a US one and use the console to play American DVDs - could be useful if you've already got a standalone UK DVD player.

The Return Of Rothkoid

23:14 / 16.10.05

On the PS2, at least, you'll need to make sure that your TV can decode other signals, as well. For example, you might be able to unlock a US DVD to play, but if your TV doesn't decode NTSC, then you'll just get black-and-white/wonky picture.

lonely as a cloud...

06:54 / 17.10.05

My T.V. plays NTSC just...well, not fine, but watchable - I have a couple of NTSC Region 0 movies. Randy - that's interesting about the XBox DVD remote. D'you have a link on the subject, please?
Thanks for the responses!

Mmm, if I could find an online shop that stocks it...

Spatula Clarke

11:05 / 17.10.05

D'you have a link on the subject, please?

I can't remember where I first read it, sorry, but if you do a Google search for something like Xbox DVD dongle region lock you'll find a lot of people mentioning it in passing. Here, for example (under 'DVD Reset').

Supaglue

12:13 / 17.10.05

Sorry Cloud, I remember seeing the Xregion DVD back in Game about 1 year ago and googled it.

Just found out that its no longer made, so it'd be a case of trying store shelves....

lonely as a cloud...

12:29 / 17.10.05

Randy - so, software plus a region 1 dongle could be the answer... nice one!

Supaglue - I tried pretty much every games shop in Dublin, and none of them ever stocked the XBox version of RegionX. There's a coupla good places around Tottenham Court Road in London, which I might try next time I'm over...